Packing Materials
Cartons should be strong, and uniform size. This allows them to be stacked on top of each other and tied off tightly in the truck. There are two main sizes of removalist boxes – standard and book cartons. Many people try to economise by using supermarket cartons or fruit boxes or packing cartons from electrical stores. These are not “purpose made” for removing a variety of goods and often ‘cave in’ when stacked. Electrical boxes that the goods came in from the store are excellent for removals, but are still preferred to be placed inside a conventional sized removal carton.

How to pack cartons
Pack heavier items in the base of the carton, with lighter items on top. A per-box weight of 16 kilos will make the move faster and easier. Put heavy items such as tools and books in the smaller ‘bookie’ cartons. Alternatively, place heavy items in the base of the larger carton and fill it with lighter items.

Label and number each removal carton (on the tape!) as you go. A brief description of the contents can help too. For example: ‘Books – Reference Library’ or ‘Children Books’ is a good idea. Keep a Master List in a “Removal notebook” for reference detailing what each numbered box contains.

When packing the children’s rooms, they should be the last to be emptied and the first to be put back together. With older children, enlist their assistance in discarding unwanted items. If they are unenthusiastic about participating, be sure to show them the piles of items you feel don’t need to go to the next house. Maybe entice them with getting money back at the garage sale to get rid of their excess!

Packing Supplies
Gosford Furniture Removals will supply you with butcher’s paper at $20.00 per half-ream, or you can have as much crushed butcher’s paper as you want for free, simply by collecting it from our Erina (Gosford) depot.

All cartons need to be taped down – top and bottom. Packing tape 3-4cm wide is preferable to masking or gummed tape. Gosford Furniture Removals can supply this at $5.50 per roll; or you’ll find quality packaging tape at most good hardware stores.

Label the boxes
Many people think they will remember what is in each carton by writing one word on the tape, but with so much to think about, it doesn’t take long to lose track. Label and number each box and note the box number and main contents in your ‘Moving House removal book’ which is an invaluable reference tool.

Items no longer wanted
For those items you no longer want or need or the things you find that belong to someone else, we suggest the four boxes labeled:

• Charity
• Tip
• Garage Sale
• Goods to be returned

As you go through each room, put those items in to the appropriate box.

The rest of the house.
Go through each room and
1) clear out anything you won’t be needing in your next house.

2) Start packing those items not needed in the immediate future. For example, rarely used cookery pots, trays, toys, books, out of season clothing, Christmas decorations and tree.

3) Tick off the room as you complete it.

Garage

Garden shed/Toolshed

Bathroom/s

Linen Cupboard/s

Laundry

Kitchen – least used items

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 2

Main Bedroom

Bathroom

Lounge room

Study

Rumpus room

Kitchen cupboards

Kitchen pantry

Gosford Furniture Removals & Storage
Karis Removals & Storage
17 Bonnal Road , Erina
NSW 2250
Australia.

02 4367 7600